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Best Schools in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Brightwood, Washington, DC has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,917 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Brightwood exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brightwood, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Brightwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Latin Pcs - Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Latin Pcs • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
2. Jackson-reed Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2153 Students
3. Coolidge Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1015 Students
4. Roosevelt Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brightwood, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Brightwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deal Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1391 Students
2. Washington Latin Pcs - Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Latin Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 383 Students
3. Macfarland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
4. Ida B. Wells Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brightwood, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Brightwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lafayette Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 892 Students
2. Murch Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 651 Students
3. Whittier Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
4. Barnard Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
5. John Lewis Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
6. Takoma Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
7. Center City Pcs - Brightwood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center City Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students
8. Truesdell Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
9. Brightwood Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
10. Friendship Pcs - Online Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Pcs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 435 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in Brightwood, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brightwood, Washington, DC has a total population of 22,684 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brightwood, Washington, DC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brightwood, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brightwood, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brightwood, Washington, DC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brightwood, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brightwood, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Brightwood, Washington, DC?
Brightwood, Washington, DC has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,917 students in total.
How do schools in Brightwood perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Brightwood score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Brightwood exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brightwood?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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